When the Ulster Hospital announced its Phase B Redevelopment Programme, main contractors GRAHAM-Bam Healthcare Partnership (GBHP) appointed Tandragee Roofing to complete the waterproofing and insulation of the roofs and podium decks.
Due to the building schedule, GBHP sought roofing systems that were easy-to-install but also proven to withstand the test of time, supported by long-term guarantees.
Tandragee Roofing carried out works on two large podium decks and multiple balcony and terrace areas. To ensure the insulation met building regulations, Icopal’s Thermazone Hydroshield IVR insulation system, incorporating Icopal Monarperm water reducing membrane, was used on top of the Parabit Duo Hotmelt waterproofing before the areas were completed with hard landscaping. This presented a highly durable, thermally efficient, long term solution for these areas, matching highest technical performance with pleasing aesthetics.
Icopal’s Parabit Duo Hotmelt waterproofing membrane was key to maximising installer productivity as it can be applied in low temperatures as well as requiring less time to be installed, keeping projects on schedule all year round.
The upper roof areas were completed using an Anderson reinforced bitumen-waterproofing system incorporating Thermaweld capsheet for maximum security and in-use performance. Offering ‘groove technology’, the application process is 30% faster than traditional torch-on membranes and results in a secure bond and resistance to wind uplift.
This forward thinking and understanding of the project’s needs, and ability to perform to schedule, were major factors in Tandragee Roofing’s recent award success in the Liquid/Hotmelt category of the 2016 IMA awards. Icopal hosts these awards every year to commend teamwork and quality workmanship within the roofing industry.
David Laverty, of Tandragee Roofing, commented: “We knew we had a tight timeline, and the podium decks were actually within the core of the internal building structure so there were also access issues we had to work with. We had multiple areas to waterproof and we were also responsible for all the hard landscaping works that followed. We were very happy to work with Icopal’s products on this project as the ease of application and product quality helped us stay on schedule.”
